Hi Hounds! In this week’s interview, we are featuring Isabelle Boyd ’25 and her internship experience at the Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC), a therapeutic day school. Isabelle worked closely with a clinical team to support students with emotional and behavioral …
Are you applying to be an Orientation Leader?
This sample application effectively demonstrates how to tailor your materials to the specific requirements of the Orientation Leader position. It showcases relevant experiences and skills while maintaining a professional presentation. It is …
Mentoring is a ‘Need to Have’
Hounds with Purpose is a space for alumni to share their stories of purpose and
vocational engagement beyond their years at Assumption. This blog is created by the
Center for Purpose and Vocation and …
Websites are an incredible way to build a personal brand and take control of your online presence. It doesn't bear repeating that the job market is becoming increasingly digitized. These days, one of the first things an employer does is …
Securing a college internship is one of the most effective ways for students to build their career foundation. Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, access to industry professionals, and the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This guide …
You don’t need professional work experience to have a great online portfolio. If you’ve written articles for the school newspaper, conducted research for a class, developed a video game in an extracurricular, or did some graphic design on your own …
STAR interview method
Holly Watson, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Amazon Web ServicesUpdated: August 2, 2022
STAR method | Example STAR answers | SCARL technique
There are common interview techniques, or formulas, to help structure your responses during an interview. These techniques …
When it comes to the admissions process, video interviews are a great opportunity to highlight your personality and enthusiasm to admissions advisors, which can’t always be communicated as strongly through a written application or telephone interview. As an added bonus, …
You’ve landed your first job offer—congrats! Now comes the next challenge: how to negotiate salary as an entry-level candidate. It might seem like salary negotiation is out of reach, and that you should simply accept what’s offered. But the …
Hi Hounds! This week on Highlighting Hounds, we are featuring senior Talia Calogerro ’25 and her internship experience at Burncoat High School, a public magnet school in Worcester known for its specialized art curriculum. During her time there, Talia worked …